Earth Week begins soon in Bellingham. See 5 nature-themed activities near you
Earth Day is on Wednesday, April 22.
In Bellingham, you can start your celebration early with an entire week of environment-focused events.
Earth Week begins on Saturday, April 18, and concludes on Saturday, April 25.
Here are just a few of the family-friendly, nature-themed activities in store:
Earth Day Community Work Party
Where: 2501 Squalicum Pkwy. in Bellingham
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25
What: Participants are working to “remove invasive species to improve fish and wildlife habitat and help water quality near the Squalicum Creek Re-route project.”
Wear weather-appropriate clothing, long pants, closed-toe shoes and bring snacks and a full water bottle. Organizers will provide tools and gloves.
Volunteers are encouraged to bring canned food, cooking oil, sauces and spices to the event in collaboration with Birchwood Food Desert Fighters.
Contact: pkvolunteers@cob.org
Earth Day Recycling Event
Where: Bellingham Covenant Church, 1530 East Bakerview Road in Bellingham
When: Noon to 3p.m. Saturday, April 25
What: “Clear your clutter and reduce your environmental impact” at this recycling event at the Bellingham Covenant Church parking lot.
Accepted items include:
- Up to three grocery bags or two banker boxes of sensitive documents to be shredded
- Old TVs, computer monitors, desktop computers, laptops, tablets, e-readers, and portable DVD players
- Single-use batteries
- Used athletic shoes and sneakers
Contact: AskPW@cob.org
Padden Creek Fish Passage Tour
Where: Interurban Trail Rotary Trailhead on Old Fairhaven Parkway
When: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25
What: Join experts to learn about Bellingham’s completed Padden Creek Fish Passage Project. Visitors can see “two new fish-friendly culverts,” learn about project construction and Padden Creek fish that benefit from the project,” the city said.
Contact: 360-778-8000
Check out a Washington Discover Pass
Where: Bellingham Library, 210 Central Ave. in Bellingham
What: Borrow a Check-Out Washington Discovery Pass backpack from Whatcom County public libraries It includes binoculars and guides to observe and identify birds, trees, flowers and other wildlife, as well as a Discover Pass to visit Washington State Parks sites without paying a parking fee.
Contact: 360-778-7220
Take a Stormwater Discovery Tour
Where: Various locations in Bellingham
What: Where does the rain go? Take a self-guided Stormwater Discovery Tour in Bellingham to find out. Participants can “explore our urban and parkland areas while learning how we work hard to keep the water clean, filter out pollutants and prevent flooding,” the city said on its website.
Contact: 360-778-7979